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Spike Lee defends Michael Jackson biopic over omission of abuse allegations

Lee, who has directed singer’s 1996 music video, says he saw the biopic twice

The Independent UK

Spike Lee Loves Michael, And He Has Thoughts About Critics Panning The Movie

The Oscar-winning filmmaker is weighing in.

Cinemablend

Michael movie sequel gets major update

A sequel to Michael Jackson movie Michael is likely to start filming "this year or next", according to Adam Fogelson, the head of the Lionsgate movie studio.

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‘A profound depiction’: Michael Jackson fans support divisive biopic as film smashes records

The long-delayed film has fans dancing in the aisles and has taken more than $200m at the box office

The Guardian - US

When is 'Michael' coming to streaming? Here's our best guess

Waiting to watch 'Michael' at home? Here's when we think Antoine Fuqua's hit Michael Jackson biopic might come to streaming services.

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‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director

Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children

The Guardian - UK

Michael star Nia Long admits reshoots were 'heartbreaking'

Michael star Nia Long admits the reshoots that completely reshaped the Michael Jackson biopic were "heartbreaking" but she's "very happy" with how the film turned out.

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Antoine Fuqua thought Jafaar Jackson WAS Michael Jackson

Michael director Antoine Fuqua got interested in the movie when he mistook a picture of Jafaar Jackson for an old photo of Michael Jackson.

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After Fans Wondered About Michael Getting A Sequel, Exec Addresses Whether ‘More Story Can’ Be Told

A sequel could go where the first didn’t.

Cinemablend

Michael smashes UK records for biggest biopic opening

Michael Jackson biopic debuted with £11.6m at the UK box office – almost double achieved by next-best Bohemian Rhapsody

The Guardian - UK

Why Did Michael Jackson Biopic Skip 1993 Lawsuit as Filmmakers Consider Sequel to Cover Later Years

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' omits the 1993 lawsuit due to legal restrictions, focusing instead on his rise to fame. The film faced major reshoots, leading to financial losses.

International Business Times UK

Jaafar Jackson's feet bled from intense commitment to Michael

Jaafar Jackson pushed himself to the limits for his role in Michael.

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Michael's Director Says The Same Thing Happened On The Biopic That Happened When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock Ahead Of His Last Movie

Talk about the worst possible timing.

Cinemablend

Michael's 'Thriller' Moment Almost Wasn't Perfect, Until The Movie Made One Wild Last-Minute Change

The Michael filmmakers talked to us about recreating 'Thriller'.

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Michael Breaks Biopic Record With £174M Global Debut Despite Critic Backlash

The biopic 'Michael' breaks box office records with a $217 million global debut, despite mixed reviews, showcasing Michael Jackson's lasting cultural impact.

The Guardian - AU

Michael moonwalks to $217m opening weekend, shattering box office records for a biopic

Michael Jackson biopic has shrugged off controversy, bad reviews and a troubled production to take $217m worldwide, including $97m in North America

The Guardian - UK

Bad movies, good business: how sanitised biopics became a Hollywood staple

As interest in the lives of celebrities has intensified, we have become acclimatised to them curating and mercilessly monetising their image

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Is The Michael Jackson Biopic Getting A Second Movie? The Ending And The Reshoots Explained

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'There's a possibility of there being a part two': Colman Domingo hints at Michael sequel

Michael star Colman Domingo has suggested that the child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson could be addressed in a potential sequel to the new biopic.

The Independent UK

Michael Jackson’s nephew says critics will ‘eat crow’ as biopic opens to poor reviews

Forthcoming biopic on late pop singer has 36 per cent critic approval on Rotten Tomatoes

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Michael Jackson's Nephew Called Out The Media's Coverage Of The ‘Thriller’ Singer In New Post: ‘You Don't Get To Control The Narrative’

He didn't hold back his thoughts.

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“Depth Of A Wikipedia Article”: Michael Jackson Biopic Earns Negative Reviews, Here Are The Most Brutal

Critics tear apart the Michael Jackson biopic. Here are some of the most brutal takes.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Michael' - It's bad. It's really, really bad

The King of Pop is back... And whatever you think of him, you’ll wish he wasn’t.

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How did Michael director Antoine Fuqua realise that Jaafar Jackson was the right actor to play the King of Pop?

Michael director Antoine Fuqua instantly realised that Jaafar Jackson was capable of playing his uncle in the biopic about the late King of Pop.

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Janet Jackson ‘declined to appear in new biopic Michael about her late brother’

According to her singer sister, Janet Jackson is said to have declined to appear in the new biopic Michael about her late brother.

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